jerked
Example Sentences
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The shorter man jerked the knob, but the safe didn’t open.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Many investors were caught flat-footed when stocks suddenly jerked higher late last month, as a dramatic July momentum unwind ended with a hint of optimism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
That could have contributed to investors’ fearful reaction on Thursday as stocks jerked lower, said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025
A Scandinavian Airlines plane headed for Miami left passengers screaming as drinks and loose objects jerked into the air as the plane shook.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
Jonah jerked the closet door open; he got down on his hands and knees and looked under the bed.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
